Today, Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) announced the introduction of the Government Customer Service Improvement Act of 2013. The bipartisan legislation works to improve customer service delivery across federal agencies, and a companion bill was introduced by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Ron Johnson (R-WI). Millions of Americans depend on federal agencies f... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX28), received the prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his support of key business legislation during the 112th Congress. The award is given to Members of Congress who have cast votes that help the economy grow and create new jobs. The Chamber designates “key votes” in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate chamber as the recorded votes on issue... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced he will be working together with President Obama to obtain the necessary funding for the expansion of the U.S. Land Port of Entries (LPOEs). Cuellar was joined by Laredo City Officials, and representatives from Customs and Border Patrol, Laredo Customs Brokers Association, Laredo Chamber of Commerce, and Mexican Customs Brokers Association in a p... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) released the following statement on the explosions at the end of the Boston Marathon: “My thoughts and prayers are with the families of all the victims that were affected this afternoon by the explosions at the Boston Marathon. As a family man and father, my heart goes out to all of the victims and their families. I commend the volunteers, first responders... Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) travelled to Mexico on Monday to attend several meetings with representatives from the House and Senate chambers and other government officials to discuss issues that directly impact both the United States and Mexico, including, border security, water availability, immigration reform, and trade and commerce. On Friday, Cuellar released a statement expressing sati... Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, together with officials from the City of Schertz, announced the awarding of a federal grant in the amount of $31,041 for the fire department. The money will fund various equipment purchases for the Fire Department including vehicle stabilization air bags, EMS Rescue equipment, a spreader, a cutter and a power unit. The grant comes from the Federal Emergency Manage... Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar will be hosting a Coffee in Converse on Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m. at the Converse City Boardroom, located at 405 South Seguin. The Randolph Metrocom area in Congressman Cuellar’s district includes Converse, Universal City, Windcrest, Selma, and Live Oak. This coffee will give the area’s residents the opportunity to share with Congressman Cuellar issues affecting them... Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) released the following statement after Mexico and the International Boundary Water Commission approved a release of water from the La Fragua Dam to communities of South Texas: “This evening I was encouraged by Mexico’s first step of water delivery in line with the Treaty on the Utilization of Waters to the United States. While we’re unsure of the impact this wat... Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) invites taxpayers from all over the 28th district to submit their ideas on how the federal government can save money and use resources more efficiently in order to reduce the nation’s deficit. “The concept that all good ideas originate in Washington, DC, is wrong,” said Cuellar. "I want to hear directly from the taxpayers about their ideas on how to cut spending ... Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) is encouraging Laredo and Webb County residents to participate in the Texas-Oklahoma Passenger Rail Study Public Meeting to be held in Laredo on Wednesday. The purpose of the meeting is for residents to provide input that will help Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and Federal Railroad Administration officials make informed decisions when formulating th... Read more »